Winter Version – Modified Touch Math (Autism)
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Winter Version – Modified Touch Math (Autism)

              Adapted Addition Touch Math within 10 for students that struggle double touching numbers using the regular version of Touch Math. This has been extremely helpful for my kiddos to practice counting/addition but struggle with Touch Math and writing their numbers.                 … Continue reading

Modified Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment  (Autism)
Academics / Classroom / Literacy

Modified Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment (Autism)

Developed a modified Fountas & Pinnell Visual Multiple Choice Assessment with similar choices to eliminate “easy guesses” and focus more on reading and comprehension. This Benchmark Assessment is given 3 different ways: – Completely independently (student reads the book & answers the comprehension worksheet) – Semi Independent (student reads the book independently & teacher reads … Continue reading

Core Vocabulary & Communication
communication

Core Vocabulary & Communication

     Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. We all use AAC when we make facial expressions or gestures, use symbols or pictures, or write.       People with severe speech or language problems rely on … Continue reading

Autism & Challenging Behaviors
Behavior / Social Thinking

Autism & Challenging Behaviors

Here are some Behavior Management strategies that I have found successful over the years with a wide variety of students. Hopefully you will find them as successful for you as well!           There is no one-size fits all when it comes to special education classroom behavior management strategies.  Behavior interventions can be preventive … Continue reading

Visual Organization Planning – Autism
Academics / Behavior / Social Thinking

Visual Organization Planning – Autism

           Kids with Autism often struggle in the area of Executive Functioning or “Organized Thinking.”   Our kids can be very “smart” and have a cognitive black hole with regards to intuitively learning organized thinking and related skills spontaneously.               Organized Thinking for our kids is about … Continue reading

Force, Motion & Simple Machines Interactive Picture Symbol Book (Autism/SPED)
Academics / Products / Science

Force, Motion & Simple Machines Interactive Picture Symbol Book (Autism/SPED)

This is an interactive book with picture symbol text support and comprehension questions with velcro picture answer cards. Topics of Mini Passages with Comprehension Questions: 1) Force & Motion Passage & Questions 2) Push & Pull Passage & Questions     Push & Pull Page of Examples 3) Machines / Simple Machines Passage & Questions … Continue reading

Sensory Processing Disorder
Behavior / Sensory

Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), exists when sensory signals are either not detected or don’t get organized into appropriate responses.  Pioneering occupational therapist, educational psychologist, and neuroscientist A. Jean Ayres, PhD, likened SPD to a neurological “traffic jam” that prevents certain parts of the brain from receiving the information needed to interpret sensory information correctly.  A … Continue reading

Modified Plot Visuals and Templates for RL 1.3-3.3 (Autism/SPED/ELL)
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Modified Plot Visuals and Templates for RL 1.3-3.3 (Autism/SPED/ELL)

This RL1.3-3.3 Visual Plot Templates were designed for students that required picture symbol text support when reading to better understand and comprehend the skills. These visuals provide repetition and structure for these kiddos.                   There are 9 different templates based on level of difficulty.      – RL … Continue reading